Exclusive interview: Jonny Flynn speaks out about NBA decisionSyracuse basketball's Jonny Flynn talks about his decision to sign an agent and make his jump to the NBA official in an interview with Ryan Miller. Flynn discusses the decision making process, NBA future, time in Syracuse and has a message for Orange fans.

Syracuse sophomore point guard Jonny Flynn officially ended his college basketball career on Wednesday when he signed with Leon Rose's Creative Artists Agency Sports. Flynn confirmed his decision in an exclusive interview with syracuse.com Orange Segment blogger Ryan Miller.

Nicholas Lisi / The Post-StandardJonny Flynn signs a jersey for a fan before Syracuse's game against Cincinnati at the Carrier Dome. "I'm going to always be an Orangeman at heart," Flynn said on Wednesday.

"This was really the biggest and hardest decision of my life. Coming back to school or going to the NBA, there's risk involved in both decisions," said Flynn who spent the weekend in Niagara Falls, weighing the pros and cons of his decision with his family.

Flynn also said he understands that SU fans will be disappointed with his decision. "Hopefully fans won't have a bad feeling whenever Jonny Flynn's name is brought up. I loved college basketball and loved representing the city of Syracuse," he said. "This was the best two years of my life, playing in the Carrier Dome with 30,000 fans."

In the lengthy interview, Flynn also talked about why he decided to hire an agent now, his favorite memories of playing basketball at SU, and where he thinks he will go in the NBA draft, which is being held on June 25.

On Thursday afternoon, coach Boeheim released the following statement regarding Flynn's decision: "He had a tremendous two years at Syracuse. Jonny helped to elevate our program as much as any player we have ever had. We wish him the best of luck as he pursues a career in professional basketball. I expect Jonny will be an outstanding pro player."

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Dennis Nett / The Post-StandardSyracuse's Jonny Flynn, left, and Paul Harris, right, were also high school teammates in Niagara Falls.

Jonny Flynn's Syracuse teammates Paul Harris and Eric Devendorf are also planning to declare for the NBA draft, but have not said whether they plan to hire agents as well. Underclassmen have until April 26 to declare for the NBA draft and June 15 to withdraw if they do not hire an agent.

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim talked to The Post-Standard's Donna Ditota on Wednesday to clear up some of the rumors that have been circulating about his players and the draft. Harris called the newspaper earlier this week to say that he never authorized SU to declare him for the draft. Boeheim said Harris misunderstood a news release from SU Athletics, believing SU officials had somehow officially entered his name in the NBA draft.

"Nobody told him (Harris) he was forced out or would have less playing time," coach Boeheim said.